
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Albuquerque Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Albuquerque area of Albuquerque.


One Central

Millennium Flats

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Nine-O-Nine Apartments

Sunrise Bank

873-895 Silver Ave SW

800 Kent Ave NW

200-208 10th St NW

1216 Gold Ave SW
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1100 Gold Ave SW

805 Tijeras Ave NW

204-210 12th St SW

1123 Silver Ave SW

1204 Silver Ave SW

913 Copper Ave NW

1021 Silver Ave SW

909-911 Gold Ave SW
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El Portal

1111 Silver Ave SW

1107 Tijeras NW

504 14th St SW

311-319 12th St SW

1413 Fruit Ave NW

1023 Central Ave NW

1017-1025 Fruit Ave NW

201 11th St NW
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300-306 12th St SW

1008 Central Ave NW

720 Roma Ave NW

902 Tijeras Ave NW

1210 Central Ave NW

711 Roma Ave NW

401 14th St SW

400 11th St NW

1404 Silver Ave SW
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Carousel

Downtown @ 700

Anthea

Park Place

The Franz

Country Club Lofts

510 2nd St NW

La Plata Manor
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709 Roma Ave NW

601 8th St NW
Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Albuquerque?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Albuquerque Studio Apartments | $1,145 | $790 | $1,800 |
| Downtown Albuquerque 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,095 | $956 | $1,500 |
| Downtown Albuquerque 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $1,395 | $2,050 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Albuquerque Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Albuquerque Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Albuquerque area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Silver Moon Lodge priced from $897. 505 Central Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Albuquerque apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Mehran Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| One Central | 1x1 BB | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Huning Castle Apartments | Lancaster | 2BR,2BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Albuquerque area is the $2.06 price per square foot Lancaster Model at Huning Castle Apartments in the in the Silver Lofts neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Downtown Albuquerque apartment is the 2x2 ABB Model at One Central starting at $2,000 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Netherwood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Albuquerque apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huning Castle Apartments | Lancaster | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| One Central | 2x2 ABB | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| 505 Central Lofts | Corporate | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
| Mehran Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Silver Moon Lodge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| Nine-O-Nine Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Albuquerque Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Albuquerque?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Albuquerque is under $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Albuquerque?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Albuquerque is Silver Moon Lodge which is listed at $956, while the average apartment in Downtown Albuquerque costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Albuquerque?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Downtown Albuquerque that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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